Economic Load Forecasting Analyst

Job-:
Analyst

Location:

Akron, OH, United States;
Greensburg, PA, United States;
Reading, PA, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
First Energy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

First Energy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, First Energy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

About the Opportunity This is an open position within First Energy Service Company, a subsidiary of First Energy Corp. The reporting location for this onsite position may be based at either First Energy’s Akron, OH;
Greensburg, PA; or Reading, PA location.

Position level and compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s education, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and overall qualifications.

The Economic Load Forecasting Analyst provides financial planning and/or reporting activities as a member of the Strategy organization. This individual supports the financial forecasting and analysis specific to the regulated distribution and transmission business segment within First Energy as well as direct coordination on First Energy consolidated financial results. The group is also responsible for preparing timely and accurate energy, peak load, and revenue forecasts for use by the business units and management to support decision-making.
The position reports to the Director of Load Forecasting.

Responsibilities include:

Support the customer, energy and revenue forecast processes

Represent the Company’s energy load forecasts through rate proceedings and other regulatory filings as needed

Streamline existing and develop new forecasting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency

Effective use of data mining and analytical tools to enhance forecast processes and prepare relevant analyses

Evaluate forecast input data for accuracy, with the ability to detect trends and outliers.

Support regulatory filings related to forecasts

Coordinating periodic actual results and forecasting data reporting, including various forms of financial management schedules

Providing excellent customer service through timely and accurate information, analysis and reporting

Able to develop positive working relationships with employees at all levels

Offer ideas and suggestions to improve complex work processes and projects

Supporting the tracking and analysis of the financial key performance indicators

Developing effective working relationships with employees at all levels of First Energy Understanding  the financial and strategic goals of First Energy Perform  various customer analyses by effectively compiling, analyzing and comparing large volumes of billing data Maintain a safe workplace for coworkers

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Finance or related discipline required.  Advanced degree a plus.

A minimum of 4-8 years’ relevant work experience is required.  Relevant work experience includes working knowledge of in-depth data analysis, reporting and forecasting processes, rate and regulatory filings, or financial statement analysis.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience working with large datasets

Experience with programming languages, such as Python, R, and SQL a plus.

Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships Strong…